Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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1253. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting a needs assessment in CHO1 and CHO2; the number waiting less than 3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20354/20]

Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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1260. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in CHO1 and CHO2 that are awaiting an appointment for early intervention by therapy; the number that are waiting less than 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months, respectively, in tabular form [20362/20]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1253 and 1260 together.

The Programme for Government,  Our Shared Future,  recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way. 

The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each child, to guarantee the best outcomes.

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.